Transformations School of Clinical Hypnosis

DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL HYPNOSIS AND MIND COACHING

JANUARY 2012

prospectus

A Rewarding Career

How would you like to be able to help change the lives of other people? As a qualified hypnotherapist and mind coach you will be able to help others to feel more confident, more relaxed and in control of their lives. More than that, you’ll be your own boss and

can decide what hours you work and how much you charge.

Or maybe you simply want to understand this fascinating subject and improve your own quality of life. Whatever you wish to do, this course will help you to make a significant

difference to your life.

Our Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Mind Coaching is one of the most advanced courses you will find in the country. This is because we cover the most up-to-date and effective techniques in the field of hypnotherapy, NLP and coaching, although we also

include the more traditional approaches as well.

The latest research into neuro-science, the mind-body system, and human capability are integral parts of our course. So when you qualify you will be suitably equipped to help

many people to change their lives in very powerful ways.

We are on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP).

The Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and Mind Coaching offered by the Transformations School of Clinical Hypnosis has been Assessed and Validated at Practitioner Level by The General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (UK). Graduates from this course are eligible for professional registration with The General Hypnotherapy Register (the

GHSC's Registering Agency) at full Practitioner status, together with the acquisition of the industry-based award - The General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP). For more information about the GHR please visit www.general-hypnotherapy-register.com

What does the course involve?

The course includes 120 hours of classroom time (divided roughly 50:50 between theory and practical sessions). Classroom sessions are held one weekend per month (non-residential) for ten months. Comprehensive course notes are provided (more than 40,000 words) plus high quality hypnosis scripts. You will be required to complete written and reading assignments between weekend sessions. During the weekend classroom sessions you will learn;- What hypnosis is and how to hypnotise others How the unconscious mind works Why the mind-body system is so important and how it works How to meet with your clients and establish rapport with them; listening skills etc. A wide range of therapeutic “tools” including;- � Regression and hypno-analysis techniques � Working with the ‘inner child’ � Suggestion therapy (direct and indirect) � Parts integration therapy � Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques, e.g. ‘Swish‘, rewind, etc. � Leading-edge mind coaching techniques for use in sport, business etc. We also cover other strategies and techniques including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Percussive Suggestion Technique (PSTEC) as well as the ‘Three Principles’ of mind, consciousness and thought. You will learn how to deal with specific issues, such as;- � Anxiety and panic � Confidence and self-esteem issues � Fears and phobias � Habits � Smoking cessation � Weight management � Stress management You will also learn how to set up an ethical practice and how to market yourself effectively. One of the many unique features of this course is that it includes one-to-one coaching with your course tutor, should you require it, e.g. if you miss any of the weekend sessions and need to catch up, or if you need any confidence-building work. Furthermore, your tutor can be contacted by telephone and email between weekend sessions. Support continues after you have qualified, if you need it.

What happens when you qualify?

You will be eligible to become a full member of the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR) and the British Institute of Hypnotherapy and NLP (BIH), who have also approved the course contents. Furthermore you will be eligible to join the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH), initially at associate level. In addition, now that hypnotherapy is regulated (voluntary self-regulation) you will be able to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), which is part-funded by the Department of Health. If you decide to set up in practice, further support, in the form of supervision and/or peer support can be obtained through your course tutor, or through the GHR or NCH if you prefer. As a therapist, you will be required to have regular supervision as a member of the GHR, BIH or NCH anyway, and to abide by their Code of Ethics. You will also be eligible to attend various conferences and presentations given by some of the most highly respected names in hypnotherapy , and also giving you the opportunity to meet with many like-minded people.

Course Tutor

Robert McKinnon is a highly respected hypnotherapy trainer, mainly because of his straightforward and easy-to-understand approach. His courses and CPD workshops attract students and therapists from all over the UK and Europe. Robert has been in practice for more than ten years, working in both London and Nottingham. He uses, and teaches, a client-centred approach to therapy and has helped hundreds of people overcome a wide range of issues and problems. He has been a regular guest on BBC Radio Nottingham and his work has been featured in Cosmopolitan and Zest magazines. Robert can be contacted on 0115 9871581 or via Robert@nottinghamcoaching.co.uk

What is unique about our course?

There are many very good courses available on hypnosis, hypnotherapy and NLP. We believe, however, that our course offers a number of things that many others do not. For example:- � The classroom sessions are informal and we only work with small groups. � We operate a book-lending scheme which will help to reduce your costs. � The most up-to-date and effective methods are taught, including Parts therapy, the Fast Phobia Cure, the Swish technique, Percussive Suggestion Technique (PSTEC). � The course includes private one-to-one sessions with your course tutor should you request them. Also, your course tutor can be contacted between weekend sessions and is happy to offer help and support after you have qualified. � Training in certain specialist areas is included, most notably in smoking cessation, which is the main source of income for many therapists. We also include leading-edge mind coaching techniques, which will enable you to work with performers in sports, on the stage, in business etc. � This course includes an in-depth session on marketing your practice and how to attract clients. We don’t believe that any other hypnotherapy course in the UK covers this crucial aspect in such detail.

Other points to note

It is important that every student receives plenty of individual attention throughout the course. For that reason, the maximum class size will be restricted to about 8 students. This course isn’t just about ‘passing’ or ‘failing‘. You will, of course, need to complete all of the assignments and examinations to a satisfactory standard in order to receive your diploma, but the main purpose of the course is to coach you to success. The course is open to people from all walks of life and there is no upper age restriction. Previous knowledge of hypnosis or hypnotherapy is not necessary. This course may not be suitable for those with a criminal record or those with a history of schizophrenia or other psychiatric illness.

Course venue

The course will be held at Optimum Health Centre, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each weekend will be a combination of theory and practical, giving you plenty of opportunity to practice the techniques you have learnt.

MODULE 1 : What is hypnosis. The history of hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Hypnotic inductions and deepeners. Depths of trance. Time distortion. Assignment.

MODULE 6 : NLP theory. NLP techniques;- reframing, anchoring, swish, rewind technique (Fast Phobia Cure), Time Line Therapy, future pacing. Assignment.

MODULE 2 : Hypnotherapy;- which conditions respond best. The subconscious mind and the mind-body link. Self-sabotage. An introduction to Jung and Freud. Recognition and importance of personality types; the Warriors, Settlers and Nomads model. Values and beliefs. Assignment.

MODULE 7 : Secondary gains. Parts Integration Therapy. Miscellaneous approaches in brief:- Meridian therapies (EFT, TFT etc.), PSTEC, SymbioDynamics and its uses as a therapy and coaching model. The ‘Three Principles’ of mind, consciousness and thought. Assignment.

MODULE 3 : Suggestion therapy - direct and indirect. Working with analytical and resistant clients. The ‘Analytical Imp’. How to write scripts for confidence and self-esteem. Self-hypnosis. Assignment.

MODULE 8 : Application and practice of techniques learned so far - dealing with habits, anxiety, OCD, phobias, and confidence issues. Case study examples. Mind coaching, including heart breathing, posture, neutral thinking, working in sport etc. Assignment.

MODULE 4 : Meeting the client. Rapport. Goal setting. Listening skills. Clean language. Taking notes. Transference. Who not to treat - psychosis and neurosis. Analytical therapy part 1 - Regression to cause. How to handle abreaction. Inner child work. Assignment.

MODULE 9 : Specialist areas :- Smoking cessation and weight management - various theories and approaches. How to run group sessions in stress management. Written exam (done at home)

MODULE 5 : Analytical therapy part 2 - Free association and the tv/video technique. Ideo-motor signals. Past-life regression. Gold Counselling. The work of Milton Erickson. Metaphor and reverse metaphor. Assignment.

MODULE 10 : Setting up your practice; how to organise a therapy session / course of treatment. How much to charge, supervision and CPD. Legal and ethical considerations. Marketing your practice and attracting clients. Practical exam

Reading List

Essential reading Brian Roet : Understanding Hypnosis (recommend for pre-course reading) Terence Watts : Warriors, Settlers & Nomads Jeremy Lazarus : Successful NLP Roy Hunter : The Art of Hypnotherapy Recommended reading for the course Roy Hunter : The Art of Hypnosis Dave Elman : Hypnotherapy Georges Philips and Lyn Buncher : Gold Counselling Roger P. Allen : Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy : The Complete Works Richard Bandler : Using Your Brain for a Change Bandler and Grinder : Frogs Into Princes S. Rosen : My Voice Will Go With You David Hamilton : How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body David Hamilton : The Contagious Power of Thought Jack Pransky : Somebody Should Have Told Us Norman Doidge : The Brain That Changes Itself Michael Neill : You Can Have What You Want (or Effortless Success CD set) Suggested further reading Calvin Banyan & Gerald Kein : Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Mary Lee LaBay : Client-Centered Hypnotherapy Terence Watts : Hypnosis - Advanced Techniques of Hypnotherapy and Hypnoanalysis John Smale : Strictly for Therapists Nick Owen : The Magic of Metaphor Trevor Silvester : Wordweaving - Volumes 1 and 2 D. Corydon Hammond : Handbook of Hypnotic Suggestions and Metaphors Michael Yapko : Treating Depression with Hypnosis Roy Hunter : Hypnosis for Inner Conflict Resolution Rubin Battino : Expectation : The Very Brief Therapy Book Jay Haley : Uncommon Therapy Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell : Human Givens - A New Approach to Emotional Health & Clear Thinking

Course Dates

Module 1 : January 21st and 22nd

Module 2 : February 18th and 19th

Module 3 : March 17th and 18th

Module 4 : April 14th and 15th

Module 5 : May 19th and 20th

Module 6 : June 16th and 17th

Module 7 : July 14th and 15th

Module 8 : August 11th and 12th

Module 9 : September 8th and 9th

Module 10 : October 13th and 14th

Here’s what some of our past students have say about our course:-

There’s an excellent combination of theory and being given lots of opportunity to practice is a major part of the course. Robert is a considered and professional tutor, who allows individuals students to bring to the course their experiences which made the course even more interesting. I would recommend both Robert as a tutor and this course to anyone interested in human nature and developing into a therapist. 10 out of 10 – Louise Page, Melton Mowbray Robert provides that little extra which makes this course better than norm. He is flexible, and goes out of his way to accommodate students who miss sessions. So if you want a tutor prepared to go that extra yard, you’ve found one. – Paul Harrison, Newark From the first weekend when we were shown how to lead someone into hypnosis, this course has been an amazing journey of discovery, self-discovery and confidence-building in that I have been trained to do things I dreamt of being able to do. – Shan Marshall, Nottingham The course provides an excellent grounding on hypnotherapy and becoming a hypnotherapist. Robert’s notes are excellent and very comprehensive. There is ample opportunity to practice techniques which I found very beneficial. – Jenny Swain, St. Ives 10 out of 10 as an overall score for both the content and delivery of the course. Robert created an interesting journey: with a few stop-offs which proved to be very enlightening and a destination that developed new beginnings. – Robin Stark, London Excellent course- Lots to learn and lots and lots of practical!!! Very much enjoyed the journey from start to finish – Helen Shortland, Notts

Cost of the Course

The course costs £1650, made up of the following:-

£100 deposit to secure your place, and

£1550 on commencement of the course

Note. There is the option of paying in installments - £100 deposit followed by 10 monthly payments of £165 (£1750 in total)

• Book before October 31st and save up to £653, as follows Option 1 : Pay depost of £100 now and pay £1200 in January

Option 2 : Pay deposit of £100 now and pay 10 installments of £130 Option 3 : Pay £997 now to confirm your place

Payment can be made by cheque, made payable to R McKinnon, or by Paypal or bank

transfer (phone or email for details). You must also complete and return the booking form at the back of this prospectus.

Note. The deposit is non-returnable if you decide not to proceed with the course. It is,

however, returnable if the course is cancelled for any reason, or in the unlikely event that you are not accepted onto the course.

More comments from previous students:-

"I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying the course - I keep going on about it so don't be surprised if you get some more course applicants from Jersey!" - Justine Houston, Jersey

"Extremely informative, excellent value for money, enjoyed every minute of it, learning made easy" - Deena Wardle, Ashby de la Zouch

“I would like to thank you for the course and for being a very supportive tutor. I feel it’s been a fantastic journey not only of learning hypnotherapy and mind coaching, but an experience of self discovery” – Sarah Wilson, Blyth (Sarah can be contacted on 01909 591170) “I fully recommend this course which I personally found very informative, stimulating & professionally administered. Everyone bonded well, making the sessions fun & the learning easy to grasp. The handouts & backup service are first class”- Amanda Jones, Melton Mowbray “Thank you so much for a really inspirational course. It was very well thought out with excellent course notes, which were a great aid with our monthly assignments. As well as looking forward to each enjoyable monthly meeting, I have met and made friends with some great people” – Cathy Whelan, Collingham “An extremely informative, well structured and inspiring course” – James Walker, Nottingham

Appendix : Benefits of GHR Membership

n The acquisition of a standardised, professional award: the "General Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (GQHP)" or, where appropriate, a

senior version: the "Senior Qualification in Hypnotherapy Practice (SQHP)" n Free nation-wide Referrals Facility

n A dedicated website, with free inclusion (and updates) of Registrants’ contact details together with active links to their own e-mail addresses and websites (where available)

n Free inclusion (where applicable) in the following additional Registers within the GHR website:

· Related Approaches Registers NLP / Meridian Therapies / Stress Management / Life Coaching · Special Interest Registers Allergies & Skin Conditions / IBS & Gut Related Disorders / Childbirth Coaching / Children & Adolescents / Pain Management / Past Life Regression / Performance Enhancement / Phobias, Panic & Anxiety States / PMT & Menopausal Symptoms / Regression Within Current Life · The Ethnic & Foreign Language Speaking Register � Access to a choice of two Professional Insurance Schemes at discounted premiums � Access to an exclusive Yellow Pages Corporate Advertising Scheme � Access to an exclusive Thomson Local Directories Corporate Advertising Scheme � Free publication and distribution of regular News Bulletins � The circularisation of details of forthcoming workshops and seminars (i.e. the “Noticeboard”) � Discounted attendance fees at “Noticeboard” advertised workshops and seminars � Access to participation within “The NHS Directory of Complementary & Alternative Practitioners (Hypnotherapy Section)”, published by the NHS Trusts Association. � The provision of regional information to Registrants seeking peer group or personal supervision arrangements � The provision of relevant information on all aspects of the profession to Registrants, the media and the public � Free provision of user-friendly Data Sheets, as sponsored by the DoH and published by Greenwich University, for the maintenance of Continuing Professional Development records � Free provision of Evidence Based Patient/Client Outcome Forms for the confidential monitoring of professional performance � Representation to, and dissemination of relevant information from the Department of Health (DH) and all other interested Agencies � Full, dedicated office facilities with experienced, specialist staff � A Standards Council comprised of Representatives of numerous professional and training organisations � Free Senior Qualification and Practitioner Diploma Award Schemes for suitably qualified/experienced Registrants � Use of GHR/GHSC titles: “GHR Reg.” / “GQHP” (or "SQHP") and respective logos

APPLICATION FORM

Title..Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss/Dr………………… First Name………………………………..... Surname………………………………......... Address………………………………........................................................................................................ ………………………………..................................................................................................................... Post Code……………………………….... Telephone number(s)……………………………........................................................................................ Email………………………………............................................................................................................. Date of birth………………………………. Marital status……………………………… Current occupation………………………………....................................................................... Have you had previous training in hypnosis, hypnotherapy, NLP or psychotherapy? If ‘yes’ please give details ………………………………............................................................................................................................ .......................................................................................................................................................................... Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? If ‘yes’ please give details ………………………………......................................................................................................................... Do you have a history of psychiatric illness? If ‘yes’ please give details ……………………………….......................................................................................................................... I intend to pay the balance in September / propose to pay in instalments / am paying in full now* *Delete as applicable I declare that the information given above is accurate. I understand that the deposit is non-returnable unless the course is cancelled for some reason, or if I am not accepted as a student onto the course for any reason. I also understand that if I pay in full now I am entitled to a refund of £897 (i.e. the course fee less a deposit of £100) if I cancel on or before December 31st 2012. If I cancel after December 31st I am entitled to a refund of £500 (i.e. half of the course fee). Signed………………………………............... Date………../………/……… Please send this form together with your deposit of £100 to;- Robert McKinnon, Transformations, 40 Fraser Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1NJ * Please make your cheque/postal order payable to R McKinnon